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Lalu Yadav expels son from party, snaps family ties
RJD president Lalu Prasad has expelled his elder son, Tej Pratap Yadav, from the party for six years for irresponsible behavior and snapped all family ties with him. The decision comes after a viral Facebook post claimed that Yadav, a former Bihar minister, was in a relationship with a young woman.
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RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav expelled his elder son, Tej Pratap Yadav, from the party for six years following a controversial social media post where Tej Pratap claimed a 12-year relationship with a woman. Lalu also distanced Tej Pratap from the family, stating his actions didn't align with their values.
964 children rescued so far by anti-child trafficking cell: NCPCR
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RJD expels Tej Pratap Yadav from party for six years: 'Ignoring moral values...'
Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav-led Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has expelled Tej Pratap Yadav from the party for a period of six years.
On CCTV, Car Collides With Truck, Flips 5 Times On Bihar Highway
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PM Modi chairs NDA CMs, deputies meet after NITI Aayog, Operation Sindoor
NEW DELHI: A day after the NITI Aayog meeting and the successful completion of Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a day-long meeting with Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of NDA-ruled states. The NDAs CMs and deputy CMs conclave is aimed at brainstorming on development and other issues of good governance and its practices being followed by the NDA ruled states. The agenda of the meeting included the success of Operation Sindoor, the announcement of caste enumeration as part of the national census, the first anniversary of Modi 3.0, and good governance practices. Sources said the NDA CMs and deputy CMs welcomed the Prime Minister and hailed his decision to carry out Operation Sindoor against terror outfits in Pakistan and PoK areas after the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22. As soon as PM Modi arrived at the conclave venue, NDA leaders welcomed him with roses and expressed their support for his national leadership and actions taken against terrorism. Poll-bound state Bihar CM Nitish Kumar along with his deputy CMs is also attending the meet besides AP CM C Naidu, Pawan Kalyan and others. The meeting will pass a resolution to congratulate the armed forces and PM Modi for the success of Operation Sindoor and another to laud the Central government for its decision to conduct caste enumeration in the next census, said Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, the in-charge of the BJP's good governance department. A significant part of deliberations at this conclave will be devoted to best practices by different NDA state governments. Respective state CMs will be making presentations on their initiatives, Sahasrabuddhe said a day before the meeting. Sources said that leaders will also deliberate upon forthcoming events like the first anniversary of the Modi government in its third term, a decade of International Yoga Day and the 50th anniversary of Emergency. A formal discussion on the floor strategy for the upcoming Monsoon Session, the first since Operation Sindoor, is also likely to feature in the meeting.
Bihar Groom Abducted From Wedding Mandap By Dancers After Dispute; Rescued After 9 Hours
CureBay raises USD 21 million to expand national footprint
BHUBANESWAR: CureBay, an Odisha-based hybrid healthcare platform, has raised USD 21 million to strengthen its in-house technology stack and expand its footprint to new states. The fresh raise of CureBay under its series B round funding from Bertelsmann India Investment is a significant milestone for the startup to build infrastructure for rural health by driving equity, access and innovations across under-served geographies in the country, officials said. They said the latest capital infusion will be utilised for strengthening of CureBays in-house proprietary technology stack and expansion to lead the equitable healthcare movement in the country. The startup operates 150 plus eClinics across Odisha and Chhattisgarh and has served around 5.5 lakh patients by utilising its AI and data capabilities for improving predictive care and operational efficiency. It is planning to expand its footprint to new states including Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Its investment plan also includes upgrading proprietary algorithms and rural-first workflow automation tools that can one day be adapted for global healthcare. CureBay founder and CEO Priyadarshi Mohapatra said the fundraiser is a mandate to build Indias trust infrastructure for rural health. The capital will help us scale technology, talent, and reach to bring dignified, affordable healthcare to the last mile, Mohapatra added. Bertelsmann India Investments MD Pankaj Makkar said their investment reflects Bertelsmann Indias strong commitment to supporting mission-driven companies that are transforming India.
Three Opposition CMs, two NDA allies give Niti Aayog meeting a skip
NEW DELHI : Three Chief Ministers from Opposition states and two NDA-allies were absent from the 10th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog held in New Delhi chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. The Opposition CMs who gave a miss include West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan. From the NDA camp, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and Puducherry CM N Rangasamy were conspicuous by their absence. The absence of JD (U)s Nitish Kumar, a crucial ally of the NDA government sparked speculation and criticism from Congress party and RJD, who termed it as indicative of a deeper political message. Bihar is neither in autopilot nor in pilot mode. We keep hearing daily about incidents of loot and murder. In such a situation, the CM not attending a key national development meeting is troubling, said RJD leader Manoj Jha. An official source confirmed CM Rangasamy, who leads the AINRC-led NDA coalition in Union Territory Puducherrys absence, but did not disclose the reason. While there is no official intimation from the West Bengal government on Banerjees absence, it should be recalled that she had walked out of the NITI Aayogs meeting in July last year, claiming that she was allowed to speak only for five minutes. Banerjee alleged that NDA CMs were given 15 minutes to speak. Sources said that Kerala CM could not attend the meeting as he was occupied with the fourth year celebrations of the LDF government. The Chief Minister was not boycotting the meeting and had deputed Finance Minister K N Balagopal to attend the meeting on his behalf, said sources. However, the event was designated for only chief ministers. Congress-ruled Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah cited a prior engagement in the state and sent his speech to be read out at the council. However, the CMs of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana N Chandrababu Naidu, MK Stalin, and A Revanth Reddy attended the meeting to present their respective states concerns before the council. Tamil Nadu CM M. K. Stalin defended his decision to participate this year. Amid criticism from opposition party AIADMK, which questioned his motives, Stalin stated he was attending to assert the fair financial rights of Tamil Nadu. I will be firm on the ideology! I will get funds for Tamil Nadu through struggle, he said. AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami had earlier alleged that Stalins Delhi visit was driven by personal interests. While the 10th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog was held under the theme Viksit Bharat@2047, Congress termed it as Ayogya body and a exercise in hypocrisy and diversion. Three southern CM's skip PM Modi-chaired NITI Aayog Meet
Made-in-Philippines new rice variety rolled out in east India to boost output
NEW DELHI: The Centre has introduced a new high-yielding paddy variety, developed from two varieties in the Philippines, to farmers in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha, in an initiative to boost rice production. According to experts, the new variety, Malaviya Manila Sinchit Dhan-1 (MMSD), has the potential to transform rice cultivation in eastern India, where productivity has stagnated. After nearly 18 years of research, the drought-resistant and high-yielding MMSD variety was developed through a collaboration between the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and the International Rice Research Institute in Manila. The productivity of this new variety surpasses that of conventional varieties. Additionally, it matures early and has a strong stem that allows it to withstand wind and drought conditions. The productivity of the variety is 55-64 quintals per hectare, double the average productivity in India. It increases production by 5-10% over normal varieties, Dr Shravan Kumar Singh, BHUs lead scientist who developed the variety said. Indias average rice production is nearly 29 quintals. Maturity time of the variety is 115-120 days against 135-150 of normal varieties, said Singh. Scientists used two IR-series rice varieties, indigenous to the Philippines, to develop MMSD. IR-8, famous variety of the IR series, was considered miracle rice in the 1970s. It helped increase global food production to counter hunger. According to the ICAR assessment, MMSD has an encouraging response in Bihar, UP and Odisha. Grain production was higher than 10% in these states compared to others. This early variety takes 115 days to ripen, and grain quality is better than the existing variety, which would help fetch higher prices to growers. During the de-husking, hulling, and milling process, head rice (whole rice) recovery percentage is 63.5%, whereas conventional rice gets more broken and reduces market value, said Singh.
Boulder truck hits stalled garbage truck on Kodigehalli flyover; driver dies, two injured
BENGALURU: In a freak accident involving a 16-wheel truck transporting boulders, a garbage truck and a cab on the International Airport Road in the early hours of Saturday, the driver of the garbage truck died while two others sustained injuries. The deceased was identified as Faizan Ahmed (25), a native of Bihar. The injured are identified as Margoob Reja (23), the garbage truck cleaner and Harish, the driver of the truck transporting the boulders. The incident happened on the Kodigehalli flyover on the International Airport Road near Brigade Magnum around 1.40 am. All the three vehicles were coming towards the city from the airport side. The driver of the garbage truck had parked the vehicle on the right side of the flyover due to mechanical failure. He along with the cleaner were repairing the truck, when the driver of the boulder-laden truck who was reportedly overspeeding hit the garbage truck from behind. After he swerved the truck to the left, he hit the car that was going on the left side. The truck came to a halt after hitting the side wall of the flyover. In the impact, the garbage truck while falling on to a side, fell on its driver and cleaner. Ahmed, who was shifted to a nearby private hospital, was declared dead on arrival. Luckily, the boulders had not fallen off the truck. The yellow board cab that was going to Sarjapura with customers from the airport was also damaged in the accident. Neither the cab driver nor the customers sustained injuries in the mishap. The front portion of the cab has been completely damaged. The cab driver SJ Sunil has filed a police complaint. Reja is undergoing treatment in Victoria Hospital while Harish is at a hospital in Yelahanka. The traffic had to be diverted under the flyover till all the vehicles were cleared, said an officer.
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PATNA: Seven years after Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad's elder son and MLA Tej Pratap Yadav posted a picture of himself with his alleged lover of 12 years on social media, stirring tensions in political circles. Hours later, Tej Pratap posted on social media platform X, claiming that his account had been hacked and someone with ill intentions had posted an edited picture to defame him and his family. Shaing a picture of him with his alleged lover, Tej Pratap wrote on social media, I am Tej Pratap Yadav and the girl seen with me in this picture is Anushka Yadav. We know and love each other for the past 12 years and have been living in a relationship. I wanted to share this with all of you for a long time, but did not know how to do so Therefore, I am expressing emotions of my heart among all of you. I hope you will understand this, he added. Screenshot of Yadav's post of Facebook. Tej Pratap first posted it at 6:22 pm on Facebook, but deleted it later on. He posted it again, 10 minutes later, at 6:32 pm. At around 10 pm, Tej Pratap posted on social media platform X, My social media platforms have been hacked and my pictures are being wrongly edited to harass and defame me and my family members. I appeal to my well-wishers and followers to be cautious and not pay heed to any rumours. , .... Tej Pratap Yadav (@TejYadav14) May 24, 2025 Tej Pratap Yadav had married former Bihar minister Chandrika Roys daughter Aishwarya Rai in May 2018. Aishwaryas late grandfather Daroga Prasad Rai was a veteran politician and a chief minister in the early 1970s. However, in October 2018, Tej Pratap submitted a divorce petition in Patna civil court, accusing Aishwarya of being rude and not paying attention to him. Aishwarya also walked out of Lalu Rabri Devis house accusing the in-laws of torture and harassment. The case is still going on and both of them have been living separately in the meanwhile. Reacting to the alleged injustice meted out to Aishwarya, former chief minister and HAM chief Jitan Ram Manjhi asked Lalu to clarify the matter or that the people would give a befitting response in the upcoming assembly elections.
Data operator at circle office caught taking Rs1L bribe
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Bihar Elections: LJP asserts independence within NDA ahead
LJP (Ram Vilas) has signaled its intent to negotiate firmly within the NDA ahead of upcoming assembly elections. Party MP Arun Bharti, representing Chirag Paswan's views, stated on X that while LJP remains part of the NDA, it maintains an independent identity and shouldn't be seen as under the shadow of a larger party.
RCD set to repair damaged city roads
In Love, Have Been In Relationship For 12 Years: Tej Pratap Yadav
Former Bihar minister Tej Pratap Yadav on Saturday said he was in a relationship with a young woman, prompting netizens to recall his marital dispute that made headlines a few years ago.
20 CMs, 18 deputy CMs of NDA-ruled states to hold day-long brainstorming session on good governance
NEW DELHI: The Chief Ministers of 20 states ruled by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will sit together on Sunday for a collective and in-depth discussion on development within their respective states. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, who is in charge of the BJP's Good Governance Department, on Saturday said, In all, about 20 chief ministers and 18 deputy chief ministers belonging to all 20 state governments ruled by the National Democratic Alliance will be participating in a day-long brainstorming on 'good governance' issues. He added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over the meeting. BJP President JP Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah will also be participating in the deliberations. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has already arrived in the national capital to attend the meeting of the council of NDA-ruled CMs. According to BJP sources, 18 deputy chief ministers from NDA-ruled states will also be presenting their good governance practices while attending the meeting. Tamil Nadu CM presses for 50% share for states in central taxes at NITI Aayog meet The meeting will discuss the salient features that need to be promoted, practised and prioritised to ensure the principle of minimum government and maximum governance often emphasised by PM Modi as a core mantra of good governance. Being coordinated by the BJP Good Governance Department, the meeting will also pass two resolutions. The first one will be to congratulate the Indian defence forces and the PM for the success of Operation Sindoor, Sahasrabuddhe said. He further added, In yet another resolution, the NDA CM Conclave will congratulate the Centre for its decision to conduct caste enumeration at the time of the ensuing Census. A significant part of the deliberations at this conclave will focus on the discussion of best practices adopted by various NDA state governments. The respective state CMs will be making presentations on their initiatives. The meeting will also deliberate upon forthcoming events like first anniversary of NDA government, completion of a decade of International Yoga Day and 50th Loktantra Hatya Diwas, which is the 50th anniversary of the imposition of Emergency, he said. NITI Aayogs meet: Andhra CM Naidu proposes setting up of three sub-groups for Viksit Bharat mission
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Nitish skips NITI Aayog meeting again
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FIR against SHO for alleged extortion
PATNA: In the run-up to the Bihar assembly elections, both the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan have intensified their attacks on each other through videos on social media. The assembly elections in the state are scheduled to be held in October-November. On its X handle, the RJD posted an animated video, with background commentary rendered like a ap number, in which Bihar Chief Minister and JD (U) supremo Nitish Kumar is called paltu (a turncoat) whose aatein hain faltu (talks nonsense). The RJD also exuded confidence that its young leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav will rise to power as he commands respect among all sections of society. The RJD trained its guns at the longest serving chief minister by contending that he has applied Fevicol to his seat of power to retain it despite political somersaults. To counter it, the BJP posted two videos on its X handle to target RJD chief Lalu Prasad and his family members. In one of the videos, morphed figures depicting Lalu and his two sons, Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav, are seen riding an auto rickshaw, with the driver showing them the vikas (development) that has taken place in the last two decades. Lalu and his sons are shown to be annoyed with the driver and ask him to stop his vehicle. Another video, titled Gangs of Ghotalebaz (scams), also features morphed videos and photos of Lalu and Tejashwi, along with a parody of a 1980s Bollywood number, describing the various scams of which the RJD chief and his two sons have been accused. Meanwhile, the JD(U) has planned to use social media platforms at panchayat level to reach out to voters ahead of the assembly polls. Achievements of both the Bihar government and Union government will be highlighted to people through social media platforms, a JD(U) leader said. He said the JD(U) would focus on development works undertaken in the state under NDA rule. The BJP, on the other hand, has already strengthened its social media team to counter the oppositions attack during the election campaign. The war room will be activated after the announcement of the election schedule, a senior BJP leader said, adding that the social media cell is already doing its work.
Tej Pratap Yadav confirms relationship with Anushka Yadav: 'For the past 12 years...'
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Bihar minister Tej Pratap Yadav on Saturday took to social media to make a big announcement with regard to his personal life.
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After SC nod to Banke Bihari Corridor, religious antiquity of Vrindavan at stake, feel Brajwasis
LUCKNOW: The Rs 600 crore Banke Bihari Corridor in Vrindavan for which the Uttar Pradesh government got the go-ahead from Supreme Court of India recently, is still facing opposition. Locals fear that the project will compromise heritage and religious antiquity of Vrindavan. The Supreme Court has allowed the Uttar Pradesh government to use temple funds for land acquisition to build the corridor, a project envisaged with an aim to ease crowd pressure around the temple. While the state government claims it will help pilgrims' movement and improve their safety saving them from stampede like situations, locals fear the project will damage Vrindavan's spiritual and cultural heritage. Over 300 buildings may have to be demolished to carve out the corridor, say the locals. The Supreme Court allowed the state government to use Rs 500 crore from the temples funds to acquire land. The acquired land will be in the name of the deity or temple trust. The apex court also allowed the authorities to acquire up to five acres of land around the temple for the project. The division bench of the apex court, comprising Justice Bela M Trivedi and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, said in the order that the land acquired for the corridor would be registered in the name of the temple deity, that is, Banke Bihari, or the managing trust. The court, in the order, made it clear that the approval for the corridor project was being given, keeping the stampede of 2022 in mind. It may be recalled that two devotees had died due to suffocation and several others were left injured after being caught in the crowd, which had swollen much beyond the capacity of the temple premises during Janmashtami celebrations on the night of August 19, 2022. At the same time, the Supreme Court, while delivering its order, appreciated the good work done by UP Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad and laid stress on a coordinated effort by the trust, state government and the local residents of Vrindavan. Banke bihari temple crowd The court also observed that both Mathura and Vrindavan were ancient pilgrimage towns which needed wider roads, adequate parking slots, guest houses and improved public amenities. Meanwhile, after the SC nod, the officials have started a survey of nearly 300 houses and 100 shops around the temple. After property valuation, notices will be issued, and the affected families will be compensated. The demolition process is expected to begin within the next five months. As per the sources, the project design includes three new access routes, parking space as expansive as over 37,000 square metres, and an area of 800 square metres would be reserved for shops selling Puja items. However, diverse voices have been emanating from Vrindavan over the project. While some look at it as a necessity, others believe that the corridor would threaten Vrindavans heritage and originality. Priest Rajkumar Gautam says the corridor would be a reality despite opposition. He feels it would benefit crores of pilgrims who throng Banke Bihari ji without affecting Kunj lanes much, as many have already built platforms or planted trees. Market outside Banke-Bihari temple in Vrindavan Similarly, a local trader, Govind Khandelwal, is also of the view that the main objective of the corridor should be to widen the pathways approaching the temple while preserving the Kunj lanes. Vrindavans religious essence should remain intact. We cannot lose it to the corridor in the name of crowd management, says Khandelwal. Neeraj Gautam, head of Banke Bihari Market Association, feels that the corridor project will cut locals off from the temple. The project could harm businesses and Brajs culture will vanish, he fears. The traders are preparing to file a review petition in the Supreme Court. Temple priest Mohan Goswami agrees to the fact that temple funds will be used in land purchase, but and not for infrastructure development like having parks and roads. Thakurjis money should not be used for development, he says. Sevayat Gyanendra Goswami also expresses concern over the potential loss of ancient Kunj lanes. Opponents warn that the corridor could damage Vrindavans soul. With 5,500 temples in the town and Thakurji believed to reside in every home, any destruction affects its deep spiritual fabric. Selfie spots will not preserve sanctity, and crowd management should be done without disturbing heritage, says Sevayat Gyanendra Goswami. Those who may lose their dwellings to the project are sceptical about their future. If were removed, well be forced to sing bhajans by the Yamuna, says Rajmohan Sharma, a local resident. The saints and seers also back the project, but with the rider of demanding adequate compensation for those who will give up their shops and houses to the corridor. At the same time, they feel that such a corridor is the need of the hour to manage the ever-swelling crowd. Vrindavans narrow lanes the Kunj galiyan -- are of great religious value. Some are 500 years old, with historical roots dating back over 5,000 years to the era of Lord Krishna. Devotees believe these lanes are where Krishna played and performed Raas Leela, a practice which the deity still follows. The dilemma is that there are around 120-150 narrow lanes in Vrindavan. They get jam-packed on the days of heavy footfall, which is now a regular feature of Vrindavan as lakhs of devotees throng the land of Lord Krishna during weekends. Near the Banke Bihari temple, there are 22 kunj lanes, the width of which ranges between 3 ft and to maximum of 14 ft. Each Kunj lane around Banke Bihari temple has a name Daan, Maan, Prem, Holi , Seva, Bhoot Govind, Yugal, Chhippi, Raja, Gopi and others. While over 200 buildings in the vicinity have already been surveyed, the residents have protested with some having written letters in blood to CM Yogi. The community remains concerned about the unique identity of Vrindavan.
LUCKNOW: Cracking a railway scam in 1993 proved costly to a CBI officer in Lucknows Hazratganj on Friday when an iron-tipped traditional arrow pierced his chest in broad daylight. The incident occurred in Lucknows one of the busiest localities at Nawal Kishore Road in Hazratganj where the CBI office is located. As per the eyewitness account, a man, who emerged from behind a tree, aimed an iron-tipped arrow on a wooden bow, and released directly at CBI ASI Virendra Singh, piercing his chest and knocking him to the ground. The accused, identified as Dinesh Murmu, 45, a former railway employee from Khadagpur, Munger district in Bihar, was immediately overpowered by onlookers and handed over to police. As per the sources, Murmu, now 65, nurtured a grudge against Singh who had led the probe into a 1993 CBI-led railway trap case owing to which Murmu had to lose his job three decades ago. Murmu, reportedly from a tribal community and worked as a junior employee in Indian Railways, returned to his village after his dismissal and led a life in hardships. Preliminary questioning suggested that he spent months preparing for the attack and may have even practised using the weapon in isolated forested areas. According to police, the attacker used a handmade wooden bow and a sharpened metal arrow, reportedly crafted specifically for the assault. He waited behind a tree near the CBI gate, timing the attack for maximum impact as Singh stood momentarily alone. Singh was rushed to Lucknows Civil Hospital with a five-centimetre wound to the left side of his chest. Chief Medical Superintendent Dr Rajesh Srivastava confirmed Singh was in a stable condition and under continuous observation. If the arrow struck just slightly to the right, it could have pierced a major artery or even the heart, he said. CBI officers are also reviewing whether Singh received any threats in recent months, or if there were signs of surveillance prior to the attack. Meanwhile, Murmu was booked for attempted murder and assault on a public servant, with further charges likely under the Arms Act and other relevant sections.
At least three shot dead, two injured in clash between groups in Bihar
The clash broke out around 5 a.m. between the groups in Ahiyapur village under the jurisdiction of the Rajpur Police Station
Three killed, two injured in firing over dispute in Bihar's Buxar village
BUXAR: Three people were shot dead and two others injured in a clash between two groups over a trivial issue in Bihar's Buxar district on Saturday. According to police, the clash broke out around 5 am between the groups in Ahiyapur village under the jurisdiction of the Rajpur Police Station, after both sides got engaged in an altercation. Upon information a police team arrived at the scene and discovered five people with multiple bullet injuries. All five were rushed to a government hospital, where three were declared dead. The remaining two are currently undergoing treatment, said Santosh Kumar, Station House Officer (SHO) of Rajpur Police Station. Two of the deceased have been identified as Vinod Singh and Virendra Yadav. The identity of the third victim has yet to be confirmed. While the exact cause of the dispute remains unclear, preliminary accounts from villagers suggest the confrontation arose from a relatively minor issue. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident. The situation is under control, and efforts are being made to ascertain the full circumstances that led to the violence, SHO Kumar added.
IPL 2025: Patidar, Cummins Fined For Slow Over-rate Offence
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar and Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins have been fined for maintaining slow over-rate during their IPL 2025 clash at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Friday. As it was his teams second offence of the season under the IPLs Code of Conduct relating to minimum over-rate offences, Patidar was fined Rs 24 lakh. The rest of the members of the Playing XI, including the Impact Player, were each individually fined either Rs 6 lakh or 25 per cent of their respective match fees, whichever is lesser. Cummins was fined Rs 12 lakh as it was his teams first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences. Patidar featured in the match against SRH as an impact substitute, with Jitesh Sharma stepping in as the stand-in captain. Despite not leading the side on the day, the fine was imposed on Patidar, as he remains the full-time captain of RCB this season. RCB's hopes of finishing in the top two took a significant blow on Friday evening following a 42-run defeat to SRH. RCB fell short in their chase of a daunting 232-run target, despite a promising opening partnership of 80 runs between Virat Kohli and Phil Salt. The team collapsed dramatically, losing their last seven wickets for just 16 runs. Earlier, SRH had posted a formidable 231/6 in 20 overs, thanks largely to Ishan Kishans unbeaten 94 off 48 deliveries. As a result of the loss, RCB slipped to third place in the standings, with 17 points from 13 matches. Their final league-stage game is set against the Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium on May 27. Earlier, SRH had posted a formidable 231/6 in 20 overs, thanks largely to Ishan Kishans unbeaten 94 off 48 deliveries. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
Bihar BPSC Mineral Development Officer Recruitment 2025: Apply Online Now
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has opened applications for the Mineral Development Officer (MDO) position for 2025. Interested candidates can apply online from May 23 to June 16, 2025. The recruitment offers a total of 15 vacancies across various categories. Applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria, including educational qualifications and age limits. It is crucial to read the full notification before applying to ensure all requirements are met. Don't miss this opportunity to join the Bihar government workforce!
Bihar Home Guard Result 2025 Out at patna.nic.in, Direct Link to Download Result PDF Here
Bihar Home Guard Result 2025: The Bihar Home Guard (Bihar) has officially released the Bihar Home Guard Result 2025. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now view their results online through the official website patna.nic.in.
Tejashwi visits family of gang-rape victim
Congs financial aid promise a big hoax
Stolen rifles recovered from field
Military ops should not be politicised: Dipankar
R&D centre on cyber security & forensics launched in city
School allotment for 1.3L teachers by 15 June: Govt
Road over Mandiri drain to be ready before monsoon: PSCL
2 cops hurt in attack during liquor raid
Over Rs 20 crore OKd for 2 guest houses in Sultanganj: Bihar deputy CM Samrat Choudhary
The UDHD has approved the construction of two guest houses in Sultanganj. This project costs Rs 20 crore. One guest house is for VVIPs. The other is for general devotees. These facilities will help pilgrims traveling to Deoghar. The construction will take place near Namami Gange Ghat. This will accommodate the large number of devotees visiting during Shrawan.
Tejashwi battles for power, brother in search of peace
Man gets 5-yr RI in liquor case
1 criminal shot at, 5 held in STF-police operation
Body of minor boy found with dozen stab wounds
Odisha STF arrests Munger firearms trader
Court upholds BJP MLAs conviction, sends him to three-month jail
Suspected drug peddler from Bihar held in Cachar with 3.11cr heroin
Summer Vacation 2025: School reopening dates for Delhi, UP, Bihar, MP, Rajasthan and other sates
Summer vacations are ongoing in India due to rising temperatures. Parents are seeking information on school reopening dates for 2025. Reopening dates vary by state and education board. Delhi schools reopen on July 1. Uttar Pradesh schools reopen on June 30. Tamil Nadu schools reopen on June 2. Dates may change due to heat or administrative reasons.
In Delhi, a 24-year-old businessman from Bihar, Arun Mehto, was murdered due to an illicit affair. Police arrested a couple after discovering the wife's relationship with Mehto. The husband, upon learning of the affair, coerced his wife to lure Mehto to a secluded area where he fatally struck him with an iron rod, disposing of the body in Maidan Garhi.
Majin Mansoor from Bihar topped NEET UG 2024 with a perfect score of 720/720, inspired by his family of doctors.
BJP woos Bihari voters across country with 'Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat' campaign
With the Bihar assembly election approaching, the BJP is actively engaging with migrant workers from Bihar across the country through its 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' campaign. The party is mapping Bihari voters in 150 districts, aiming to mobilize support by encouraging them to influence their families back home.
Congress postpones Rahul's visit to Nalanda in Bihar after district admin denies permission
PATNA: Nalanda, home district of Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, has suddenly become a favourite destination for opposition leaders to launch programmes ahead of assembly elections due in October-November. However, several hurdles have come their way. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi was scheduled to visit Rajgir in Nalanda district on May 27, but permission was reportedly not granted for the venue by the district administration, which stated that the hall (venue) was not vacant on the date. Rahul was to address a party sponsored Extremely Backward Castes (EBC) conference at Rajgir. The district administrations refusal to grant permission for the meeting has come as a rude shock for the state Congress leaders, who worked hard to decide the venue of the programme. We had applied to the district administration to book the hall where we wanted to hold our programme. Preparations were underway for the programme, but we were taken aback when we got letter of denial from the district administration, said a senior Congress leader. He said the partys outreach programme has been postponed and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is expected to visit in first week of June. The party is finalising a fresh date of the programme in the wake of denial of permission for the venue, the leader said, requesting anonymity. The party leaders must have selected Rajgir as venue of the programme as chief minister and JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar has assiduously cultivated the constituency of EBCs to improve his electoral clout in the state. Both Nalanda and EBC have special places in Nitishs heart. This is the second time that the Congress has been denied permission to hold its programme in the state. Earlier, the permission to hold a programme with students of SC/ST, OBC and EBC at Ambedkar Welfare Hostel in Darbhanga was denied on May 15. As Rahul defied the district administrations directive, he was booked for violating the order and a case was registered against him and other party leaders. Former Congress president, however, said that the cases were decorative medals for him. Earlier, Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishors programme to launch his signature campaign to take feedback from residents of Kalyanbigha village (native place of Nitish) in Nalanda district failed as the district administration refused permission to him. Kishor later addressed a public meeting in Biharsharif, the district headquarters of Nalanda. It will not surprise anybody if RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav also travels to Nalanda to launch a blistering attack on his chacha Nitish before the assembly polls due in October-November.
EC to provide mobile phone deposit facility for voters at polling stations
The Election Commission of India has introduced mobile phone deposit counters at polling stations and adjusted the distance for party booths to 100 meters from the polling station entrance. These reforms aim to ease voter convenience and streamline poll management. The new rules will be implemented first in Bihar's upcoming assembly elections, enhancing the voting experience.
IPL 2025: Jitesh Sharma-led RCB Opt To Bowl Against SRH With First Place Up For Grabs
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 65 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Friday. Jitesh Sharma is leading the Bengaluru side in the vital clash, with Rajat Patidar coming in as an impact sub after having suffered a finger injury. Other than that, veteran batter Mayank Aggarwal comes in on the side, replacing Devdutt Padikkal. RCB could very well move into the top spot with a win on Friday, as Gujarat Titans were handed a 33-run loss by Lucknow Super Giants on Thursday. It was decided that RCB will not play their final home fixture of the IPL at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium and will officially relocate this fixture to Lucknow after a yellow alert issued by the Indian Meteorological Department predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in Bengaluru until Thursday. Jitesh revealed his decision to bowl first came due to the change in venue and the sides unfamiliarity with the conditions. It's my first time captaining RCB. I captained PBKS against SRH last year. We are thinking of bowling first, and want to take most of the surface moisture. We are looking forward to finishing the league at the top of the table and entering the playoffs. The management has taken care of the players. We have a good atmosphere and culture. We want to win every game and win the cup. Rajat Patidar is the impact player. Mayank comes in for Padikkal, said Jitesh at the toss. It has been a disappointing season for the Sunrisers, who entered the tournament as runners-up in the previous edition, but they would still want to finish on a high. Skipper Pat Cummins confirmed three changes to the side with Travis Head, Abhinav Manohar, and Jaydev Unadkat all coming into the Playing XI. We have shown some good signs in the last few games. We are building our team for the next season. We need to play more consistently. We need to be at our best. Last game, we chased down 200 comfortably. I have been bowling with Shami. We would have bowled, not sure how it will play. We have three changes. Travis Head is back, Abhinav Manohar and Unadkat are in, said Cummins. Squads: Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Jitesh Sharma (wk/c), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Lungi Ngidi, Suyash Sharma Impact substitutes: Rajat Patidar, Rasikh Dar, Manoj Bhandage, Jacon Bethell, Swapnil Singh Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga Impact substitutes: Rajat Patidar, Rasikh Dar, Manoj Bhandage, Jacon Bethell, Swapnil Singh Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
MGCUB Assistant Researcher Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline
TheMahatma Gandhi Central University Bihar (MGCUB) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Assistant Researcher posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official MGCUB website. The last date to submit the application form is 28-05-2025.
BPSC Assistant Section Officer ASO Syllabus 2025 Out Direct Link to Download Syllabus PDF here
BPSC Assistant Section Officer Syllabus 2025: The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the detailed syllabus for the post of Assistant Section Officer. The official syllabus for the Assistant Section Officer Exam 2025 is available on the official website. In this article, well cover the BPSC Assistant Section Officer exam pattern, detailed syllabus & preparation tips.
'Vaibhav Suryavanshi will play for India in 2 years'
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old batting prodigy, impressed in the IPL 2025 with Rajasthan Royals, scoring 252 runs in seven innings, including a blazing century. His coach, Ashok Kumar, believes that if Suryavanshi focuses on fitness and fielding, he could be fast-tracked into India's senior T20I team within two years. Ashok Kumar, who coached Suryavanshi at the Bihar U19 and senior mens teams, believes the youngster has what it takes to be fast-tracked into the senior T20I setup within two years provided he focuses on fitness and fielding.
Odisha STF arrests mastermind of illegal arms racket from Bihars Munger
Bhubaneswar: The Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha Police have arrested the mastermind of the illegal arms racket in the state from Bihar, an officer said Friday. STF DIG Pinak Mishra said that the Odisha STF with the help of Munger police May 20 apprehended Md Aslam. He was an accused in a case of []
If Suryavanshi Improves Fitness & Fielding, He Will Be In T20I Team In Two Years: Bihar Coach
Though Rajasthan Royals: Though Rajasthan Royals campaign in IPL 2025 was a forgettable one, they did unearth a future star in young batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi. With his eye-catchy stroke-play and belligerent six-hitting ability, the teenager amassed 252 runs in seven innings of IPL 2025. With the blazing 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans and a mature fifty against Chennai Super Kings fresh in everyones memory, 14-year-old Suryavanshis next big challenge will be to do well for India on their multi-format tour of England in June-July. Ashok Kumar, who coached Suryavanshi in the Bihar U19 and men's senior teams, believes Suryavanshi can be fast-tracked into senior mens T20I team in two years time, provided he works on his fitness and fielding. That attitude of making the team win single-handedly since childhood was seen during his 35-ball hundred against Gujarat Titans too. With Rahul Dravid sir and Vikram Rathour sir there, it has enhanced his batting. The practice he did with the white ball, he started getting better at it in three months. He has learnt to read the situations well. So, all these things show the bright future this kid has. My prediction is, if Vaibhav improves his fitness and his fielding, then in the next 2 years, he will be in the senior T20 Indian team. I really think the BCCI will give him a chance, as barring two to four players, rest of them in the T20I team are majorly 25 or below years old, said Kumar in an exclusive conversation with IANS on Friday. India U19 will play England U19 in a 50-over warm-up match, a five-match one-day series and two multi-day games. This will also be Suryavanshis first brush with playing in tough conditions in England, which also starts the road to India preparing for 2026 U19 Mens Cricket World Cup. Vaibhav will do well on the U19 tour of England, considering the touch and confidence hes in right now. He will do much better on the tour of England, as the performances one saw in the IPL, its just a glimpse into what he can do. From whatever I have seen of him right from Bihar U19 days, this is the exact way he plays. The way he adapts to the situation so quickly sets him apart from others. A lot of people would say that Vaibhav is an aggressive player but this is the way he has played since childhood. His intent, style of play and attitude will remain the same in coming matches, added Kumar. One of Suryavanshis rituals before and during IPL 2025 matches was speaking to Kumar, and the coach couldnt stop admiring how the teenage batting prodigy has evolved mentally. There were no such questions on his technique, but the way hes evolved mentally has been amazing to witness. From the conversations I had with him during the IPL, he has become mentally stronger than before. The way he talks now, he has become stronger than ever before. His determination has increased as he now says constantly Sir, mei India khel ke hi rahunga' (I will play for India at any cost). So, we feel very proud that such a kid has come from Bihar. As a result of everyone supporting him, he got in the U19 India team for Australia series (where he hit a 58-ball century), then he was there in the U19 Asia Cup for India, and is now selected for England tour. When he returns from there, I won't be surprised if his name is mentioned for Duleep and Deodhar Trophies, he elaborated. On Tuesday evening at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Suryavanshi showed that he can take his time and then take on the bowlers. Against CSK, he was at 12 off 10 balls, before teeing off to get his fifty. Kumar recalled how he advised Suryavanshi to take his time and then take the CSK bowlers to cleaners. Before leaving for the game against CSK, my only advice to Vaibhav was to play with a little patience, and be more selective with the shots, because the balls he was out on in last three matches, he himself said, Sir, I chose the wrong shot. I reminded him that you can win matches alone and Vaibhav replied with Karenge na, sir (I will do it), he revealed. When he was out on Ashwin's ball, this discussion had already taken place that where can Ashwin put the ball either fuller, outside off-stump, and with drift. So if Vaibhav had hit it straight in front, like he hit Jadeja, then he would not have been out, added Kumar. Before leaving for the game against CSK, my only advice to Vaibhav was to play with a little patience, and be more selective with the shots, because the balls he was out on in last three matches, he himself said, Sir, I chose the wrong shot. I reminded him that you can win matches alone and Vaibhav replied with Karenge na, sir (I will do it), he revealed. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
BEU Result 2025 Out at beup.ac.in Direct Link to Download 4th Semester Result
BEU Result 2025: Bihar Engineering University Result 2025 has been released on beup.ac.in. Here is the direct Link to check your B.Tech 4th Semester Results Online.
Ashwini Vaishnaw begins two-day Bihar visit to launch major rail projects in Jamalpur
Ashwini Vaishnaw begins two-day Bihar visit to launch major rail projects in Jamalpur Patna: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw embarked on a two-day visit to Bihar on Friday, setting off from Patna Junction via inspection car toward Jamalpur Rail Engine Factory. He was accompanied by Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, Bihar Deputy Chief [] The post Ashwini Vaishnaw begins two-day Bihar visit to launch major rail projects in Jamalpur appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Bilaspur University Result 2025: Atal Bihari Vajpayee Vishwavidyalaya Result 2025 has been released on bilaspuruniversity.ac.in. Here is the direct Link to check your B.A, B.Sc, M.A, M.Sc and Other Exams 1st and 3rd Semester Results Online.
Bihar Paramedical Admit Card 2025 - Diploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination Admit Card 2025 released on 22-05-2025 by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) Authority and all the registered students who had submitted their BCECEB Bihar Paramedical Application Forms successfully will receive their Admit Card/Hall Ticket which can be downloaded from the official website. The Bihar Paramedical Admit Card 2025 is an important document to be brought by the candidate when appearing for the Examination. For more details and information related to the Bihar Paramedical Admit Card 2025, read this article.
Villagers Step In, Husband Steps Aside: Bihar Man's Secret Visit To Bhabhi Ends in Forced Marriage
Sonu Nigam clarifies he is not on X amid fresh language row
BENGALURU: Singer Sonu Nigam, who recently faced backlash over a comment allegedly hurting the sentiments of Kannadigas , made headlines again on Thursday for similar reasons after an X account bearing a similar name criticised Bengaluru South BJP MP Tejasvi Surya over a language dispute. With Surya advocating for the mandatory use of Kannada in public services following a controversy involving a bank manager who allegedly refused to communicate in Kannada an X handle under the name Sonu Nigam posted: Kannada should also be made mandatory in software companies. If American clients conduct business in Karnataka, they should also speak in Kannada. There should be no compromise on this. Alright, Tejasvi Surya ji? Period. Sonu Nigams petition to be heard by Karnataka HC on May 15 The user continued: Dont dub Kannada movies in Hindi! Dont release Kannada movies pan-India! Do you have the guts to say this to Kannada film stars, Mr Tejasvi Surya, or are you just another language warrior? In another post, the user went on to criticise the MP further, calling him a disease. The tweet read: A national party like the BJP has made Tejasvi Surya an MP for the second time, yet the spirit of nationalism has not taken root in him. People who harbour petty ideas such as linguism, regionalism, and casteism are like a disease. Whether its Tejasvi from Bihar or Karnataka, both are displaying the same foolishness. As several news portals mistakenly attributed the posts to singer Sonu Nigam and published reports accordingly, the singer took to Instagram to clarify once againthat he is not on X. How many times have I declared I am not on Twitter? he wrote. It was later revealed that the account in question belonged to one Sonu Nigam Singh, who claims to be a criminal lawyer. Sorry not enough, says Kannada filmmaker Ramnarayan after replacing two songs of Sonu Nigam
The video, shared on his Instagram handle @pixel_wale_jhaji, has garnered over 1 lakh views and even caught the attention of actress Nitanshi Goel, who played Phool's character in the movie.
Marine Drive to get green makeover under Samagra Udyan Yojana
IAF jawan on way back home falls of train, dies in Khagaria
